DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment)
The aim of this course is to learn how to accompany Irish music on the guitar. MJ uses the alternative tuning system - DADGAD in his tutorials as this is particularly suited to Irish and other Celtic music genres due to it's modal nature. The first half of the course will examine the chords, chord structures and strumming patterns of some of the more typical tune types and keys in the Irish tradition; the Jig, Reel, Slip Jig and Hornpipe focusing on the keys of D, G, Em and Am. MJ then progresses onto other techniques; the use of sliding chords, inversions, bass runs, hammer-on technique and more complex strumming patterns. This course is an invaluable resource for the guitarist that wants to learn how to play using DADGAD tuning, or for the guitarist who is new to traditional music and would like to learn how to accompany Irish music.
Lessons
The Green Mountain
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 1
D Major | Level 2 | Accompaniment
How to Play a Simple Reel in D Major - Chordal Structures and Strumming Patterns
Reel
The Cuil Aodha
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 2
G Major | Level 2 | Accompaniment
Chordal Structures, Variation in Strumming Patterns and Jig Rhythm
Jig
Fig for A Kiss
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 3
E Minor | Level 2 | Accompaniment
Slip Jig
The Plains of Boyle
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 4
D Major | Level 2 | Accompaniment
Hornpipe Rhythm, Variation in Chordal Structures and Strumming Patterns
Hornpipe
Sean Reid's Reel
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 5
G Major | Level 2 | Accompaniment
Hammer-On Technique, Chordal Structures and Strumming Patterns
Reel
The Congress Reel
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 6
A Minor | Level 2 | Accompaniment
Chordal Structures, Strumming Patterns and Moveable Chords
Reel
Tom Barretts Polka
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 7
A Minor | Level 2 | Accompaniment
Polka Rhythm, Chord Structures and Variation of Strumming Patterns
Polka
The Musical Priest
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 8
B Minor | Level 2 | Accompaniment
Variation in Chordal Structures, Strumming Patterns, The Capo
Reel
Seamus Connollys Jig
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 9
D Major | Level 3 | Accompaniment
Introduction to Bass Runs and Inverted Chords
Jig
The Boys of Ballisodare
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 10
E Major | Level 3 | Accompaniment
Rhythmic Accompaniment - Syncopation and Up-Strum Accents
Reel
Fly Fishing
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 11
D Major | Level 3 | Accompaniment
Chordal Structures, Jazzy Chords / Alternative Chords
Reel
The Pipers Despair
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 12
E Minor | Level 3 | Accompaniment
Chordal Structures/ Moveable Chords
Reel
Out on the Ocean
DADGAD Guitar Foundations (Accompaniment) Lesson 13
A Major | Level 3 | Accompaniment
Advanced Strumming Patterns for Jigs
Jig
Welcome to OAIM
Online Academy of Irish Music
- Would you like to become a better musician or singer?
- Are you on the path to mastering your instrument but need some top technique tips?
- Are you interested in beginning a journey into Irish music and want to get off to a great start?
- Do you have a busy life style and find it hard to fit in the time to drive to weekly music lessons or are there no Irish music teachers in your area?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, you have come to the right place!